Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about thyroid imbalances and how facial yoga can help control it

What are Thyroid imbalances?

Our thyroid is a gland that releases hormones that regulate our metabolism. When the hormones are released in irregular amounts, it creates imbalances in our body. Such imbalances have an obvious impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. 

These imbalances can occur in the form of drastic weight fluctuations, swelling of the neck, unusual hair fall, visible changes in mood and energy levels, tiredness and sleeping troubles, to name a few.

As surprising as it may seem, thyroid imbalances impact our confidence adversely. While feeling sad or nervous is a common symptom of an imbalance, loss of confidence is seldom touched upon. While we may say that good looks do not matter, it secretly always does. Our confidence comes from how we look, how we are seen by others around us and how we look at ourselves in the mirror.

There are multiple exercises for us to choose from. Focusing on the face specifically, there are exercises that are known to make your face look less puffy and swollen. However, it will only be a temporary relief and not a permanent solution. What we really need is to fix the root of the problem, our thyroid issues. As long as the problem persists, everything else is only as far as the eyes can see.

Akshar Yoga, an institute practising the Himalayan techniques of yoga has given us 5 facial yoga asanas to help cure our thyroid and look good while we do it.

1. Matsyasana

Steps to perform: Begin by lying on your back- place palms on floor-bring elbows close to the chest- lift head and chest with the support of elbows- the crown of the head must remain on the floor.

2. Halasana

Steps to perform: Begin by performing Sarvangasana- push hips upwards and push feet beyond your head such that toes touch the floor- chin must touch chest- support your back with palms.

3. Eka Pada Adhomukhi Swanasana

Steps to perform: Begin in downward facing dog pose- lift the right leg of the ground as high as you can- knees must remain straight- left heel on the floor- repeat with left leg.

4. Padangusthan Asana

Steps to perform: Begin by standing straight- bend forwards and hold big toes- tuck your nose between your knees.

5. Adhomukh Marjariasana

Steps to perform: Come on your knees and place palms directly beneath your shoulders- exhale and arch your back-look down.

NOTE*

While these asanas are simple, it is advised that these be practised under the guidance of a qualified yoga master.

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